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The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Aarhus

Youll feel at home in Aarhus, with a river in a street
You'll feel at home in Aarhus, with a river in a street | © stephan Mahlke/ Unsplash

History and New Nordic cuisine are the names of the game in the Danish second city of Aarhus. Experience it all from one of the best boutique hotels in the area, bookable now with Culture Trip.

Foodies, art buffs and weekend breakers love Denmark’s second largest city, swerving capital Copenhagen for Aarhus’ charming historic district, popular festivals, frescoed churches and vibrant waterfront. Named a European Capital of Culture in 2017, the compact city on the Jutland peninsula offers everything from renowned restaurants to world-class museums, with beaches and woodland on the doorstep. Make the most of it by booking one of these boutique hotels, and explore this underrated Scandinavian city properly.

Villa Provence

Boutique Hotel, Hotel

Villa Provence Hotel, Aarhus. Against the wall sits a drinks table, with ornate columns behind. Theres a large French 1920s era poster print along with some sofas.
Courtesy of Villa Provence

You would be forgiven for thinking you were in the south of France rather than Denmark in this Provençal-styled hotel, right in the centre of Aarhus. Rooms are straight from the French countryside, with film posters, floral sofas, metal bedsteads and carved wooden furniture. There’s also a lovely cobbled courtyard, a cosy cocktail lounge and all the city’s restaurants right on your doorstep.

BB-Hotel Havnehotellet

Boutique Hotel, Hotel

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Courtesy of BB Hotel Århus, Havnehotellet

Book early to secure a room at the front of this hotel, overlooking the boats bobbing in Marselisborg marina. Despite the location, all 26 rooms offer well-priced accommodation, free tea and coffee through the day and complimentary guest parking. There are cafes just steps away, but don’t miss the popular nearby ice cream parlour, which attracts long queues whenever the sun’s out.

Aarhus Guldsmeden

Boutique Hotel, Chain Hotel, Garden Hotel

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Courtesy of Guldsmeden Aarhus/ Expedia

Now a small, hip chain with outposts as disparate as Reykjavík and Bali, this Aarhus property was Guldsmeden’s original offering with just 26 rooms in a trendy, townhouse-style building. Food is all organic, there’s a cute-as-a-button courtyard, and plenty of bikes to hire, but the real draw is the fantastic location in the Latin Quarter, with cafes, cool bars and independent boutiques just moments away.

Hotel Ferdinand

Boutique Hotel, Hotel

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Courtesy of Hotel Ferdinand/ Expedia

It’s all about the food at this tiny boutique hotel, built around its award-winning restaurant. Guests who don’t want to go far after a lavish meal can book into one of eight large, modern suites – sleeping four people – or choose an apartment with its own kitchen, balcony and even laundry facilities. If you do want to venture further, there are plenty of other places to eat, drink and party close by.

Hotel Royal

Hotel, Luxury

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Courtesy of Hotel Royal/ Expedia

If you love hotels that make a statement, you won’t be disappointed by this grand dame of Aarhus hotels in the main square. On top of being the oldest in the city, it dazzles with individually decorated rooms featuring unique art, antiques, art deco touches and even Versace tiles in one bathroom. Elsewhere, there’s a lively casino, a cocktail bar and an all-day restaurant.

Hotel Oasia

Boutique Hotel

Guest bedroom at Hotel Oasia in Aarhus. Below a large wall print sits the bed in a white-walled hotel room. Theres a bathroom to the left.
Courtesy of Hotel Oasia Aarhus

Sleek Scandi chic abounds in this boutique hotel, in easy reach of the city centre. Think stripped wooden floors, simple custom-made furniture, polished concrete and clean lines that should soothe even the most stressed traveller. There’s also a lounge for board games, a bar serving snacks, a small fitness area and bike rental. Be sure to stop by the lobby on Monday and Thursday for the free wine hour, too.

Milling Hotel

Hotel

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Courtesy of Milling Hotel Ritz/ Expedia

It couldn’t be easier to check into this 1930s property, just across the road from Aarhus central station and the airport bus stops. Loaded with art deco glamour, the hotel goes all-out to impress with monochrome polished floors, an original lift and stylish black wood furniture. Leave plenty of time to attack the breakfast buffet, where usual dishes are served alongside mix-your-own yoghurt and the Danish cake, brunsviger.

Helnan Marselis Hotel

Hotel

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Courtesy of Helnan Marselis Hotel/ Expedia
If you’d rather make the most of Aarhus’ surrounding countryside than stay smack-bang in the centre, this seafront hotel is the dream option. Overlooking the Bay of Aarhus with direct access to the beach, it also has the Marselisborg Forests to its rear, so guests can choose to hike or sunbathe as they fancy. Inside, there’s a pool with a sauna, and you can also enjoy bike rental, free yoga lessons and two seafront terraces for drinks while watching the waves.

This is a rewrite of an article originally by Aliki Seferou.

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